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BEAUTY & THE BEAST The Pantomime

Wellington, Christchurch

01/12/2022 - 18/12/2022

"High energy, joyful, faultlessly on point plus non-stop dad jokes and a dog with a bladder condition..

"Funny and fantabulous fairytale spreads the joy..

TOAST

Christchurch

21/03/2021 - 05/06/2021

"A laugh-out-loud, heart-warming, shame-stopping show..

PLAY PLAY 2020

Christchurch

07/11/2020 - 08/11/2020

"The perfect blend of ridiculous and miraculous..

THE OPENING NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Christchurch

17/12/2019 - 21/12/2019

"Phenomenal acting; beautifully flowing direction..

Performing Object I

Christchurch

30/11/2019 - 30/11/2019

"Poignant acoustic movement..

Welcome Aboard

Christchurch

30/11/2019 - 30/11/2019

"Keeping it simple made this magical..

YEAR OF THE TIGER (虎—hǔ)

Christchurch

30/11/2019 - 30/11/2019

"Funny, refreshing and deeply communal..

ME AND MY NANA

Christchurch

02/11/2019 - 14/04/2024

"Me and my Nana – an adorable story about very special relationship..

"Gentle, whimsical and wholesome..

MEREMERE

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne

14/10/2016 - 13/10/2019

"Weaves text, movement, light and sound in startling and compelling ways..

"Life-enhancing encounters..

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Sunny Ray and the Magnificent Moon

Havelock North, Tauranga, Nelson, Wairarapa

04/10/2017 - 28/10/2017

"Playful performers invite audience to shine too..

"Impressive..

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THE CREAMERY

Hamilton, Nelson, Havelock North, Wellington, Tauranga

05/07/2017 - 03/03/2019

"A Romeo and Juliet of Cheesemakers..

"Rich with conflict and all things messy..

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CHEESE

Invercargill, Wellington, Nelson, Tauranga

18/03/2017 - 25/10/2017

"Intelligent creation, direction and delivery captivates for every second of its life..

"A little day magic..

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CUDO

Auckland, Nelson, Tauranga

14/10/2017 - 23/10/2017

"An incredible display of fitness..

"Standout lighting, dance under development..

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PSS PSS

Tauranga, Wairarapa, Havelock North, Nelson

07/10/2017 - 22/10/2017

"Sophisticated, delightful and awe-inspiring..

"Tender and inviting..

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LEO: The Anti-Gravity Show

Wellington, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Wairarapa, Nelson, Tauranga

13/03/2012 - 20/01/2019

"SEE IT!..

"A show of supreme intelligence..

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THE MOONCAKE AND THE KŪMARA

Oamaru, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson, Auckland

08/10/2015 - 08/07/2017

"Pertinent then and now..

"Fluid, powerful and thought provoking..

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FINDING THE SILENCE

Nelson, Tauranga

17/10/2015 - 23/10/2015

"Intense, focused and trusting teamwork..

"Transporting..

DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]

Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland

14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016

"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..

"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..

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KISS THE FISH

Nelson, Napier, Auckland, Gisborne, Christchurch, Whangarei, Wellington, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Hamilton, Kerikeri, Dunedin

10/08/2013 - 26/07/2015

"Resounding applause..

"The joke of human progress revealed..

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